# Borrow ASTER: rates on every exchange

Annualised margin borrow rates for ASTER at VIP 0, and whether borrowing it to collect negative funding pays after every cost.

Updated 2026-11-11 23:16 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/ASTER

## ASTER borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | $7.3K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | 1.24% | 1.93% | 1.73% | 1.93% | $989.2K | $577.4K | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 2.15% | 2.17% | 2.07% | 2.17% | $50.3K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 18.18% | 19.75% | 20.46% | 19.75% | $46.4K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 34.69% | 34.79% | 34.71% | 34.79% * | $240K | not published | Borrowable |

_Annualised simply (hourly rate × 8,760). Rate counted = the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average, as in every calculation on AfterFees. * Gate: rate × the published VIP multiplier (inferred)._

## Reverse carry on ASTER: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse ASTER carry nets a profit at this size right now.

_At $10,000 per side, held 7 days, after taker fees, order-book slippage and carry._

## ASTER perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | ASTERUSDT | -0.0061% | 4 h | −13.3% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | ASTER-USDT-SWAP | -0.0037% | 4 h | −8.0% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | ASTER_USDT | -0.0007% | 4 h | −1.5% |
| [dYdX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/dydx) | ASTER-USD | 0.0000% | 1 h | 0.0% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | ASTERUSDT | 0.0003% | 4 h | +0.7% |
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_ASTERUSD | 0.0002% | 1 h | +1.9% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | ASTERUSDTM | 0.0016% | 4 h | +3.5% |
| [Hyperliquid](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/hyperliquid) | ASTER | 0.0005% | 1 h | +4.4% |

## Coins

|   |   |
|---|---|
| Funding rates and every arbitrage on this coin | [ASTER](https://afterfees.xyz/coin/ASTER) |

## Questions

**Where is it cheapest to borrow ASTER?**

OKX, at 1.01% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 5 exchanges that lend ASTER.

**Can I earn negative funding on ASTER by borrowing it?**

Not right now: no reverse ASTER carry covers its borrow interest, fees and slippage at $10,000 for 7 days.

_The method behind every number on AfterFees is published; Pro opens each figure into its line-by-line calculation. Estimates from current data, not investment advice. We never hold funds or trade for you._